Basic Details
Word: Hot
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a high temperature; warm to the touch or causing a burning sensation.
Synonyms: Warm, heated, scorching, boiling
Antonyms: Cold, cool, chilly
Idioms and Phrases
- Hot under the collar: To become angry or irritated. Example: "He got hot under the collar when he found out someone had borrowed his favourite book without asking."
- In hot water: To be in trouble. Example: "She was in hot water with her teacher for not completing her homework."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was so hot outside that we decided to stay indoors and enjoy a cool drink.
Example 2: The soup was too hot to eat, so I had to wait for it to cool down.
Example 3: He felt hot after running around the playground during lunch break.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7 degrees Celsius (134 degrees Fahrenheit) in Furnace Creek Ranch, California, in 1913? That's incredibly hot!
Famous Quote
"The sun is the original source of heat. The heat is as important to life as sunshine." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hot" mean?
a) Having a low temperature
b) Having a high temperature
c) A type of food
d) A kind of drink
Answer: b) Having a high temperature
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hot"?
a) Chilly
b) Boiling
c) Cold
d) Freezing
Answer: b) Boiling
3. Which word is the opposite of "hot"?
a) Warm
b) Hotter
c) Cold
d) Heat
Answer: c) Cold
4. Which sentence uses "hot" correctly?
a) The ice cream is hot and melting quickly.
b) The hot chocolate was perfect for a chilly day.
c) The freezer was hot and noisy.
d) The snow was hot and mushy.
Answer: b) The hot chocolate was perfect for a chilly day.
5. What does "hot under the collar" mean?
a) Feeling cold
b) Feeling angry
c) Feeling sleepy
d) Feeling thirsty
Answer: b) Feeling angry
